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Add the following vectors. Find the size (magnitude) of the resultant vector. Determine the angle from...

Add the following vectors. Find the size (magnitude) of the resultant vector. Determine the angle from the resultant vector counterclockwise to the right side x-axis.

Add a vector 8 units due south and a vector 6 units due east.

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both vectors are perpendicular to each other so

magnitude = sqrt(6^2 + 8^2) = 10 units

direction = tan^-1 ( 8/6) = 53.13o

direction counterclockwise of x-axis = 360 - 53.13 = 306.87o

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